Stephenville in Erath County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Crow Home

Photographed by James Hulse, October 22, 2021

1. Crow Home Marker

Inscription. Tennessee natives Dr. Martin Swan Crow (1833-1892) and his wife Mollie Jane (George) Crow (1843-1910) arrived in Stephenville in 1871. Dr. Crow operated a successful medical practice and drug store, and he invested heavily in real estate. Mrs. Crow also invested in real estate, founded the town's first savings and loan and served as a director of an area railroad. This Queen Anne-style cottage was built ca. 1893, likely by Mrs. Crow after the death of her husband. The original cross-gabled floor plan included eight rooms and five fireplaces. The exterior features cypress siding, fishscale shingles, and tall double-hung windows matching those of the Crow Opera House on the courthouse square.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2010

Erected 2010 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 16446.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1871.

Location. 32° 13.188′ N, 98° 11.921′ W. Marker is in Stephenville, Texas, in Erath County. It is at the intersection of East Long Street and South Vine Street, on the right when traveling east on East Long Street. The marker is located in the front yard of the house. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 396 East Long, Stephenville TX 76401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Comanchería,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Cage Home (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct

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line); Oldest Home in Stephenville (approx. 0.2 miles away); Blacksmith Shop (approx. 0.2 miles away); Erath County Courthouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); Buck Cabin (approx. 0.2 miles away); Carriage House (approx. 0.2 miles away); 1997 National Champion (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dawson Saloon (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stephenville.

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Photographed by James Hulse, October 22, 2021

2. The Crow Home and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 24, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 23, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 647 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 24, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.